Publisher's Synopsis
The major participants of World War II are familiar to most young historians, but less well known are the many causes of this bloody conflict. Among them is the treaty that ended World War I, originally meant to keep Germany from becoming a world power again. This and other surprising facts await readers of this notable volume, which discusses not only the causes of the war, but also the significant battles and eventual conclusion. Carefully selected photographs reflect the terrible toll of this deadly conflict.
